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Can sports-themed play teach cooperation and build team spirit in young children?
07/15/2026Sports do not have to focus on winning or athletic ability. When planned intentionally, sports-themed play can become a practical way for young children to practice cooperation, turn-taking, emotional regulation, communication, and shared problem-solving. This article gives child care providers and ... Can sports-themed play teach cooperation and build team spirit in young children?
How can childcare programs meaningfully explore Japanese culture with young children?
07/15/2026Introducing Japanese culture to young children can broaden their perspectives, build empathy, and support learning across multiple areas of development. This guide gives child care providers and directors practical, research-informed strategies that are classroom-ready, family-centered, culturally r... How can childcare programs meaningfully explore Japanese culture with young children?
How can child care programs run fun, safe summer sensory activities for every age?
07/15/2026Summer offers an ideal opportunity to combine cooling, open-ended play with intentional learning goals. This practical guide helps child care providers and directors create low-prep, inclusive activities that promote #summer fun, #sensory exploration, and child-centered learning while prioritizing #... How can child care programs run fun, safe summer sensory activities for every age?
How can photos and work samples be used as reliable assessment evidence?
07/17/2026Using photos and work samples strategically turns everyday learning moments into reliable evidence that supports informed teaching decisions. This guide helps child care providers and directors transform candid images, artwork, writing samples, and other classroom artifacts into meaningful #assessme... How can photos and work samples be used as reliable assessment evidence?
How can assessment results be used to plan meaningful activities in early childhood programs?
07/17/2026Using assessment results to plan activities helps educators turn observations and developmental data into purposeful learning experiences for each child. This article guides child care providers and directors in translating informal and formal assessment findings into short-term learning goals, enga... How can assessment results be used to plan meaningful activities in early childhood programs?
How Child Care Programs Can Keep Children Safe During Extreme Weather
07/20/2026Extreme weather can develop quickly, making preparation essential for every child care program. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced Emergency and Disaster Preparedness course helps educators strengthen emergency procedures and prepare staff to respond safely. Programs can also use the free Emer... How Child Care Programs Can Keep Children Safe During Extreme Weather
How to Plan Safe Outdoor Activities During Hot Weather and Poor Air Quality
07/20/2026Hot weather and poor air quality can quickly turn outdoor play into a health and safety concern. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced Family Child Care: Building, Premises, and Outdoor Safety course helps educators recognize outdoor hazards, strengthen active supervision, and make safer decisions ... How to Plan Safe Outdoor Activities During Hot Weather and Poor Air Quality
Preschool Social Science Activities: Community, Culture, and Family
07/20/2026Preschoolers begin learning about the world by exploring the people, traditions, families, and communities around them. ChildCareEd’s Families, Communities, and Classrooms: Working Together for Children self-paced online course helps educators recognize diverse family characteristics, build me... Preschool Social Science Activities: Community, Culture, and Family
Cultural Influences on Child Development: Examples for Families
05/28/2026Children bring home ways of talking, playing, eating, and caring into your program. When we notice those ways, children feel safer and learn better. This article helps child care providers and directors see clear examples families bring, why it matters, and practical steps you can use right away. Y... Cultural Influences on Child Development: Examples for Families
How does ChildCareEd support family childcare providers in small North Dakota towns?
05/21/2026Small-town family child care providers do big work. ChildCareEd helps by giving clear, low-cost training, easy-to-save certificates, help finding money, and local resources that make daily work easier. This article explains practical steps you can use this week. It is written for directors and home ... How does ChildCareEd support family childcare providers in small North Dakota towns?
